Answers

Subtract 84/70 from 5/20

1^st number: 5/20, 2^nd number: 1 14/70

5/20 - 84/70 is -19/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   84/70 = 84 × 2/70 × 2 = 168/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/140 - 168/140 = 35 - 168/140 = -133/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/20

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